Mysore/Mysuru, June 30 -- Noted Kannada film actor and environmentalist Suresh Heblikar has flagged concerns about extensive reliance on foreign technologies that pose a challenge to the conservation of environment.

He was sharing his views during a talk on 'Prevention of Plastic Pollution' organised by The Institution of Engineers India (IEI), Mysore Local Centre at its premises on JLB Road in the city recently.

"Ours is a diverse country with a mix of social, cultural and heritage features, very much unlike European countries and United States (US). However, we have been using their technologies, which have emerged as a challenge in taking up environmental conservation activities here," remarked Heblikar.

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